Bugs Bunny's Last Meal...

By LES NESSMAN, Associated Press Writer Mon Oct 17, 9:12 AM ET
Hollywood, California - Bugs Bunny, famed cartoon rabbit, adored by millions, was put to death early this morning by lethal injection. Mr. Bunny, was convicted of pigslaughter in the August 2001 murder of Porky Pig. Officers of the LA county sheriff's department found the carcass of Mr. Pig in the basement of Bugs Bunny's residence early Saturday morning back on August 11th 2001. FBI was called to the scene where ribs, pork shoulder and hamhocks were sitting in Bunny's freezer. A partially eaten breakfast of eggs, carrots and bacon was found in the kitchen. Pathologist where able to determine the bacon was from Mr. Pig.
After a lengthy trial and much publicity, it was a 5 man, 5 woman, 1 talking skunk and 1 talking cat that convicted Bugs Bunny of the murder. The Judge imposed the maximum punishment for the state, death.

Bugs Bunny enjoyed a last meal of carrot stew, french fries and a Mr. Pibb yesterday. He was walked to the execution chamber at 11:58pm last night. After talking with a minister, he was asked for any last statements. Mr. Bunny just stared to the ceiling and replied, "Ehhh, yeah, I asked for carrot soup and all I got was carrot stew. Ehhhh, I just wanted the reporters to know this, doc."
The warden gave the go ahead to start the execution at 12:01am. Thirty seconds after the start, Bugs took two or three breaths and let out a rattle of air. He was pronounced dead at 12:03am by Los Angles County coroners.
Funeral and burial is slated for later this week.